More than 5,000 people are taking part in an annual walk honoring those who died in the Bataan Death March. The thousands of marchers include 12 prisoners of war survivors will be navigating the dessert terrain at White Sands Missile Range.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and Philippine Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. are also among the participants.
Marchers are either following the full 26.2-mile route or a shorter 14.2-mile path.
The Bataan Memorial Death March honors the World War II soldiers who suffered during the April 1942 march after thousands of American and Filipino service members surrendered to Japanese forces. Many died during the 80-mile march or became prisoners of war.
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